Download 2025 KS1 Phonics screening check Materials for Year 1. Includes practice papers, assessment/pupil’s material, answer sheet, assessment & reporting arrangements, and scoring guidance. Prepared and published by the Standards and Testing Agency.
Table of Contents
Pupils’ materials
2025 KS1 Phonics Screening Check : Pupil’s Materials
Answer Sheet
2025 KS1 Phonics Screening Check : Answer Sheet
Practice sheet
2025 KS1 Phonics Screening Check : Practice Sheet
Previous Year Phonics Papers
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FAQs – 2025 KS1 Phonics Screening Check Materials
What are the 2025 KS1 phonics screening check materials?
The 2025 KS1 phonics screening check materials include the pupils’ booklet, practice sheet, answer sheet and scoring guidance. These materials help teachers administer the check and assess pupils’ phonics skills accurately.
What is included in the phonics screening check booklet?
The pupils’ booklet contains 40 words divided into two sections. These include a mixture of real words and pseudo (nonsense) words to assess children’s decoding skills.
What are pseudo words in the phonics screening check?
Pseudo words are made-up words that follow phonics rules but have no meaning, such as “zog” or “mip”. They are used to ensure children rely on phonics rather than memory when reading.
Is the phonics screening check compulsory?
Yes, the phonics screening check is a statutory assessment for all Year 1 pupils in England. Pupils who do not meet the expected standard in Year 1 will retake it in Year 2.
